• Auckland police are investigating after a BB gun was fired from a vehicle in Glendowie.
• St Kentigern College warned parents to remind children to stay alert.
• Police seek public help identifying a silver sedan involved in the incident.

A top Auckland private school has issued a warning to the community after a BB gun was fired as kids got off a school bus in an upmarket suburb.

Police are investigating after a person was wounded in the Auckland suburb of Glendowie yesterday.

Auckland City East Area Commander Inspector Jim Wilson said the incident occurred on Riddell Rd between 4pm and 4.15pm.

“Police are aware of two people that had a BB gun fired toward them from a moving vehicle.

“What has been reported is concerning behaviour given other people were walking in the area at the time,” he said.

One person suffered minor grazing.

Top Auckland private school St Kentigern College issued a safety alert to parents and caregivers on Wednesday.

“We want to inform you about an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon in Glendowie when a student was getting off the bus, when what appears to have been a BB gun was discharged.

“For everyone’s safety, please remind your children to stay alert and report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 111.”

Police are now seeking information from the public as part of their inquiries.

“We are particularly interested in any information about the vehicle involved. At this point, it has been described as a silver sedan,” Wilson said.

“If you have information about a vehicle like this in the area around this time, please contact us. We would also like to hear from anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage.”

Please update police online or call 105 using the reference number 250212/3191. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.